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Quad Cities, IL Weather Alert: 27° Lows Tonight, Nov. 6
MOLINE, IL — Residents across the Quad Cities and surrounding eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois communities should prepare for widespread freezing temperatures Friday night, Nov. 6, before a sign
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-11-06T18:24:06.412Z
MOLINE, IL — Residents across the Quad Cities and surrounding eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois communities should prepare for widespread freezing temperatures Friday night, Nov. 6, before a significant warming trend brings temperatures into the 60s early next week.
According to the National Weather Service Quad Cities office, mostly clear skies and cold conditions will send overnight temperatures down to 27–30 degrees , creating freezing conditions across much of the region.
Freezing Temperatures Arrive Friday Night Communities including Moline, Rock Island, East Moline, Davenport and Bettendorf can expect a chilly start to the weekend.
Saturday, Nov. 7, will remain cool despite partly sunny skies, with afternoon highs reaching only 51–54 degrees.
Residents with sensitive outdoor plants should consider protective measures before temperatures drop below freezing Friday night.
Drivers heading out early Saturday should also prepare for cold conditions, although the forecast does not indicate widespread winter precipitation.
Temperatures Climb Into the 60s The colder weather will not last long.
By Sunday, Nov. 8, afternoon temperatures are forecast to climb into the 57–63 degree range , offering a noticeable improvement over Saturday.
Sunday night's temperatures will fall to approximately 31–38 degrees, keeping the possibility of freezing conditions in some locations.
Monday, Nov. 9, brings the warmest conditions of the forecast period, with highs reaching 62–67 degrees under partly sunny and breezy skies.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, should remain relatively mild, with afternoon temperatures between 58 and 64 degrees.
What Residents Should Know The forecast represents a substantial temperature swing, with some locations potentially experiencing a difference approaching 40 degrees between Friday night's lows and Monday afternoon's highs.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts, particularly for overnight freezing temperatures and changing wind conditions.
Additional weather information is available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/dvn.